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Bookmark or Share- How to Grow and Care for Common Yarrow - The SpruceCommon yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a perennial flowering plant that goes by many names, like gordaldo, poor man's pepper, and thousand leaf. In the southwestern U.S., you'll hear it referred to as a plumajillo, Spanish for "little feather" due to the feathery shape and lacy texture of the plant's aromatic leaves.
- Achilles - WikipediaIn Greek mythology, Achilles (/ əˈkɪliːz / ə-KIL-eez) or Achilleus (Ancient Greek: Ἀχιλλεύς, romanized: Achilleús) was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. The central character in Homer 's Iliad, he was the son of the Nereid Thetis and Peleus, king of Phthia and famous Argonaut.
- Achillea - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxThere are many species and hybrids of yarrows and some are evergreen. The Genus was named after the Greek mythical character Achilles whose army was said to use yarrow to heal wounds. These plants can grow from 1-4 feet with a similar spread or more.
- How to Grow Achilleas - BBC Gardeners World MagazineAchilleas, or yarrows, are traditional border perennials. They have long been valued for their feathery foliage and the beautiful, flat-topped flowers that bloom right through the summer months. But in recent years, they have become fashionably popular, used widely in perennial and wildlife planting schemes.
- Top Achilleas (Yarrows) to Grow - BBC Gardeners World MagazineAchilleas (yarrows) make a great addition to ornamental borders, bearing colourful, flat flowerheads above feathery foliage. They work well in variety of situations, including gravel gardens and wildlife gardens. The small, plate-like flowers are well-loved by pollinators, particularly hoverflies.
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